Work continues on Horn Memorial’s 13,000 square foot
inpatient addition that will provide modernization, all private rooms, and
private bathrooms/showers. In early
December the foundation, basement, and footings were completed and the project
transitioned to above ground to where progress is more visible. Steel columns will all be set by mid-December
and the goal is for the building to be enclosed with a roof by the end of
December. The building is set to be
completed by July. When completed, there
will be a transition of patients and staff into the new Unit followed by
demolition of the “North Wing” that is currently being used for Inpatient Care.
After demolition of this original wing, work will start on the outdoor
courtyard that will feature walking paths, outdoor seating and dining areas,
two fountains, and a landscaping plan.
This work is scheduled to be completed by late Fall, 2017.
Community support has been tremendous for the project, with
the fundraising goal of $1.5 million having nearly been met. Currently, the total for community
fundraising stands at $1,448,848.00.
Twenty three (23) out of twenty seven (27) rooms have been purchased for
naming rights, and 85% of the Horn Memorial staff have contributed to the
project. Horn CEO, Chris Nichols, says
that fundraising will continue until the completion of the project and that he
expects that both the goal of $1.5 million and 100% staff participation will be
met over the next several months. If you
are interested in purchasing one of the four remaining patient room naming
rights or contributing at any level, please contact Public Relations Director, Sarah
Harm at 712-364-7227.
